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AU52 VBG

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe

Beige Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

166,168 mi
Last recorded166,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe80,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VBG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 166,168 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Spare wheel carrier mechanism worn .

Fail 25 Jun 2019 166,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front brake pads appear low.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier mechanism worn .

Pass 29 Jun 2018 158,699 miles

backplates removed

n/s/f ball joint dust cover perished slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2018 158,699 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

backplates removed

n/s/f ball joint dust cover perished slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2017 158,421 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear backplates missing

n/s/r shockabsorber weeping

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,734 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 150,241 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage near side outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 135,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 135,143 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,654 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

mil on

slight steering wheel skake while driving

Fail 19 Jul 2013 59,629 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

mil on

slight steering wheel skake while driving

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs x4 corroded

on brake test parkbrake felt rough in operation

power steering pipes corroded

slight fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs x4 corroded

o/s front tyre nailed and low tread

on brake test parkbrake felt rough in operation

power steering pipes corroded

slight fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 69,396 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,387 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side front wiper blade spit.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,496 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 54,164 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,112 miles

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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AU52 VBG is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe in Beige with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,618 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 VBG is a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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